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Precision on Demand: Dwyer’s Online Product Configurator and Fast Track Program

Dwyer Instruments — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:40:16 +0000

In the dynamic landscape of industrial instrumentation, every application has its unique demands. We want to ensure that our products meet your application needs. To do that, Dwyer Instruments provides not only a user-friendly online product configurator, but also a Fast Track Program for a fully customized solution. Tailoring Precision with the Online Product Configurator …

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How Thermal Flowmeters Work

Dwyer Instruments — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:32:03 +0000

Thermal flowmeters use the thermal properties of the fluid to measure the flow of a fluid flowing in a pipe or duct. In a typical thermal flowmeter, a measured amount of heat is applied to the heater of the sensor. Some of this heat is lost to the flowing fluid. As flow increases, more heat …

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How Ultrasonic Flowmeters Work

Dwyer Instruments — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:27:56 +0000

Ultrasonic flowmeters use sound waves to determine the velocity of a fluid flowing in a pipe. At no flow conditions, the frequencies of an ultrasonic wave transmitted into a pipe and its reflections from the fluid are the same. Under flowing conditions, the frequency of the reflected wave is different due to the Doppler effect. …

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5 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Valve

Dwyer Instruments — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 04:01:34 +0000

Valves are used to handle a wide variety of functions in controlling the flow of liquids and gases. With so many options available, it’s important to look at all of the factors to ensure you are selecting the correct valve for your application. 1. Media Type The characteristics of the liquid or gas type being …

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The Intricacy of Proper Instrumentation in Cleaning Produced Water

Dwyer Instruments — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:59:40 +0000

The cleaning of produced water during oil and gas production and exploration is a crucial, although costly endeavor. In the process of bringing oil and gas up to the surface from a well, several byproducts are also produced. Water is the largest of these byproducts by volume, with 882 billion gallons produced per day. This …

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